Experts estimate the cost of car maintenance in Russia

Car maintenance took the second place among the transport costs of Russians in the third quarter of 2026, reports “Auto Mail” with reference to analysts of the Bank “Russian Standard”.

Such payments accounted for 29% of all transactions on bank cards among transportation costs. This category includes spending on gas stations, auto parts and accessories, payment for service stations.

The average check rose to 2025 rubles from 1900 rubles a year earlier. Men spent on the car on average more women — 2197 rubles against 1932 rubles.

In the top of the most popular modes of transport among Russians in the third quarter of 2026 included: public transport (bus, subway, tram, etc.), car and taxi.

Earlier, the Russians called the main obstacles to the accumulation of a financial cushion. At the same time, more than a third of Russians admitted that they need from 150 thousand to 300 thousand rubles a month for happiness.